Nithya Subramanian
Nithya Subramanian, a deputy editor at Regulation Asia, has wide experience covering the financial sector in India and Singapore. She has written extensively about wealth management, capital markets and insurance sectors tracking policy and corporate developments. Researching and writing about the South Asian diaspora settled in Singapore and the region is another area of interest. She has a post-graduate degree in English literature. Reach out to her at nithya@regulationasia.com
Articles by Nithya Subramanian
Enforcement
Malaysia’s EPF Seeks Travel Restrictions on 635 Company Directors
02/09/2024
The directors will be prohibited from leaving Malaysia due to failure to pay the required contributions to their employees’ EPF accounts.
Enforcement
Singapore Designates Wildlife Trade as Serious Criminal Offences
30/08/2024
Wildlife trading will now be punishable in Singapore under the Organised Crime Act with up to 20 years imprisonment.
Enforcement
CFTC Fines Swiss Energy Trader $48m for Market Manipulation
30/08/2024
TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading sold physical EBOB at below-market prices to benefit its large short position in the futures market.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Seeking Data from Insurers on Reinsurance Arrangements
30/08/2024
Insurance companies have reportedly been asked to submit the terms and conditions of their reinsurance contracts to MAS.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore to Issue Standards for AI-Based Valuation Models
29/08/2024
IVAS also working on new guidelines and a new online professional development course focusing on valuing intangible assets.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Charges Chinese Asset Manager and CEO with Fraud
29/08/2024
The SEC accused QZ Asset Management, QZ Global, and CEO Blake Yeung of using false claims about their investments to defraud investors.
Enforcement
Thailand Vows Stronger Action Against Capital Market Crime
28/08/2024
AMLO, SEC and SET signed an MOU agreeing to collaborate in the fight against illegal securities trading activities.
Enforcement
SC Malaysia Fines Grant Thornton and Audit Partner
28/08/2024
The Audit Oversight Board found a Grant Thornton audit partner was involved in the audit of a PIE for more than seven years.
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia Launches Bakong App for International Travellers
27/08/2024
The Bakong Tourists App is expected to help promote tourism while also encouraging greater use of the local currency.
Fintech / Regtech
OJK Indonesia Launches Digital Resilience Guide for Banks
26/08/2024
The guide addresses key aspects of business continuity, disruption management, and consumer protection in the evolving digital landscape.
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